CTI Roundup: New TorNet Backdoor, Lynx Ransomware, and Q4 Trends
Ongoing campaign uses TorNet backdoor, Lynx ransomware group operates advanced affiliate program, and Cisco Talos releases Q4 incident response trends report.
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AI Powered Data Classification: A Game Changer or Just Hype?
In this episode of Into the Breach, James Purvis, Drew Russell, and Dan Eldad dive into the exciting yet complex world of AI-powered data classification. Is it truly a game changer, or just overhyped? They explore the potential of AI to revolutionize data classification, its limitations, and where traditional methods still hold value. The discussion also covers practical use cases, cost implications, and the future of AI in data security.
Trustwave SpiderLabs: Examining How New Ransomware Groups Emerge
Two newcomers have made their way onto the ransomware threat group stage, becoming the biggest threat to the energy and utilities sector in 2025. According to the most recent data from Trustwave SpiderLabs’ Energy and Utilities Sector Deep Dive: Ransomware Threat Groups, Hunters International and Qilin (pronounced Chee Lin) displaced LockBit as the most active group attacking these sectors.
Securing Microsoft 365 in the Age of Ransomware
Here are the top five reasons why safeguarding your M365 environment is critical, especially in recent years: Our team of experienced security experts here at Opti9 have devised a comprehensive list of actionable items to improve the security posture of your Microsoft 365 environments. Here are a few action items to properly protect your Microsoft 365 environment.
Warning: Phishing Campaign Targets Germany with New Malware
Researchers at Cisco Talos warn that a new phishing campaign is targeting users in Germany and Poland in an attempt to deliver several strains of malware, including a new backdoor dubbed “TorNet.” The phishing emails purport to be fake money transfer confirmations from financial institutions or phony order receipts from manufacturing and logistics companies.
How Trustwave's Fusion Platform Analyzes Ransomware Tactics in the Energy Sector: A Comprehensive Overview
Trustwave SpiderLabs has multiple methods and tools available to keep its teams apprised of the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) threat groups utilize during an attack, but perhaps the most useful is our cloud-native Fusion dashboard.
Inside the Black Basta Arsenal: A Deep Dive into the Tools Fueling Their 2024 Ransomware Campaigns
Here's a closer look at one such advanced malware employed with tools by Black Basta—to name a few, Zbot, DarkGate, and customer-designed payloads on order as well—and how these latter help in extracting data coupled with sustaining unauthorized access at some distance. Introduction.
Babuk Ba-back? Potential Return of the Infamous RaaS Group
Following the emergence of data-leak sites (DLSs) for extortion group’s Morpheus and GD LockerSec in January 2025, Cyjax has discovered a DLS which claims that the infamous Babuk ransomware group has returned. Read on to find out what we know so far.
What We Looked for in a DSPM Solution
In this episode of Into the Breach, James Purvis speaks with Fabiano, VP of Engineering, about Rubrik’s acquisition of Laminar's Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) platform. They discuss the rigorous evaluation process of a dozen startups, what made this platform stand out, and how the acquisition has enabled Rubrik to offer the most comprehensive DSPM solution in the market. From alignment in mission to overcoming challenges, Fabiano shares insights into the integration process and the future of data security posture management.
Cybersecurity vs. Cyber Resilience: The Future of Security! #shorts #podcast #datasecurity
"Cybersecurity is a process, but cyber resilience is the outcome. It's about more than managing risk—it's ensuring your organization can withstand and recover from anything." – Kris Lovejoy Cyber resilience is the next step for organizations ready to thrive under pressure. Catch Kris’s insights on with Ghazal Asif. Discover: Why resilience matters more than ever How security fits into the bigger picture Practical steps to build resilience.